Praying for the Sick
St. James reminds us of our calling to pray for those in need and for the sick. As the baptized we all share in the ministry of prayer. If you have a family member who is...
MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS
Christian Meditation meets weekly, online. The next session is on Tuesday, July 20th at 10:30 a.m. This ancient form of Christian contemplative prayer invites us into a time of sacred silence. All are welcome...
THE ANNUAL MASS OF THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
Due to the protocols surrounding COVID-19, this year’s Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed has unfortunately been cancelled at our seven Catholic cemeteries.
His Eminence Thomas Cardinal...
A Prayer for Ordinary Time
God of wisdom and love, source of all good,
send your Spirit to teach us your truth
and guide our actions in your way of peace.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your...
JUNE IS SENIORS' MONTH IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO!
We thank God for the many parishioners in the second half of life who contribute to the health of our parish and community. We pray for all residents in long...
Ministry with Maturing Adults
Christian Meditation meets weekly, online. The next session is on Tuesday, June 22nd at 10:30 a.m. This ancient form of Christian contemplative prayer invites us into a time of sacred silence. All are...
Our Labyrinth
As part of the 2010 renovation project a labyrinth was laid in 2011. The labyrinth is located directly in front of the main doors of the church. It is 43 feet in diameter with 8 circuits...
Parish Feast Day Celebration!
On December 15, 1872, the new Catholic Church in Barrie was blessed by Archbishop John Joseph Lynch and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Solemnity of the...
A Prayer for Ordinary Time
God of wisdom and love, source of all good,
send your Spirit to teach us your truth
and guide our actions in your way of peace.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus...
Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth! Psalm 104
Feast of Pentecost - Each year, 50 days after we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead we celebrate Pentecost. After Jesus’ resurrection...
Feast of Pentecost!
The great 50 days of Easter draws to a close on the Feast of Pentecost. As we prepare to celebrate Pentecost we pray:
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in us the...
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
As we continue to celebrate the season of Easter you are asked to pray in an intentional way for families preparing for Baptism, for our young people waiting to be confirmed and for all families...
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
CWL is asking fellow parishioners to contribute to our drive for the Women's and Children's Shelter of Barrie on Mothers' Day weekend, May 8 and 9. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the...
THANK YOU!
On behalf of the Knights of Columbus (Council 1626) we would like to sincerely thank the parishioners of St. Mary’s for a tremendously successful Palm Sunday Foodbank Fundraiser and the special Holy Thursday Foodbank Collection with...
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
For 50 days we celebrate the great feast of Easter! In our parish and homes, we continue to praise our God and celebrate Jesus’ victory over death. Alleluia!
An Easter...
Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
For fifty days our Church celebrates the great feast of Easter. The Church tells us that the fifty days from Easter to Pentecost are one great feast! In our parish and homes, we...
Preparing for and Celebrating the Easter Triduum
April 1– 4, 2021
The Easter Triduum is the highpoint of our Church year. The word Triduum means three. For a Catholic there is really nothing more important...
MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS
The Ministry with Maturing Adults seeks to support the lifelong faith development of women and men throughout all phases of the pre-retirement and retirement years. Programs are open to parishioners in the second half of...
MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS
The Ministry with Maturing Adults seeks to support the lifelong faith development of women and men throughout all phases of the pre-retirement and retirement years. Programs are open to parishioners in the second half of...
MINISTRY WITH MATURING ADULTS
The Ministry with Maturing Adults seeks to support the lifelong faith development of women and men throughout all phases of the pre-retirement and retirement years. Programs are open to parishioners in the second half of...